University of Central Oklahoma
THURSDAY MARCH 14, 1996
The Student Voice Since 1903
Twelve-person committee aids UCO appointment By Mary Reinauer Staff Writer
Break 'em up... Natee Praneenararat, freshman, breaks to start the semi-final singles pool tournment held at Murdaugh last night. His opponent, Koichi Takashima, senior, watches. (Staff photo by Laurette Graham)
UCO students elected to serve OIL By Judy Simpson Staff Writer Both the governor and lieutenant governor elected to the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature (OIL) Feb. 23 are UCO students. Newly elected Governor Monty Porter is a graduate student in the college of biology. He graduated from UCO in 1993 with a bachelors degree in
science. He is currently employed as a substitute high school teacher and hopes to receive a permanent teaching position. "I joined Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legistature not to further a political career, but because I thought it was fun and interesting," he said. Lt. Gov. elect Keith Weber a junior, majoring in political science and public relations is
currently the speaker of the UCO Student Government Association. He is president of College Republicans and vice president of the Residents Hall Association. He is also a member of the committee for university safety, Americans with Disabilities Act Committee and the Presidents' Committee on Professional Conduct and Policy Task Force. V See OIL, Page 4
Fielding applicants pitching for the position of president of UCO will be a team effort, say state regents. , Six areas deemed vital to UCO are represented by the 10man, two-woman panel announced by the Board of Regents for Oklahoma Colleges (BOROC). Leaders within the organizations chose their own representatives, said Dr. Bette Leone, executive director. The Student Government Association's (SGA) chosen spokesperson is Ben Harris. Representing the administration are Dr. Clyde Jacob, vice president for administration and Charles Johnson, assistant vice president for administration, said Leone. The UCO Faculty Senate has chosen Dr. Darry Carlstone and Dr. Roberta Sloan to give input. Oklahoma City influence is provided by the president of Boatman's Bank, Ken Townsend, and a local attorney, Joe White, Jr. Leone said Edmond Mayor Bob Rudkin is a prime representative because he is a UCO alumnus with extensive
knowledge of the area. BOROC regents Paul Barby, Dr. Leonard Wilkins and Sandy Garrett are joined by regent Belva Howard, who is chairperson of the committee. They are all members of a BOROC standing personnel committee, said Leone. "Some of these people wear more than one hat in terms of representation," said Leone. Several members, including White and Howard, are UCO alumni, she said. An alternative to naming an advisory committee would be to bring in a consulting firm, she said. The search for Nigh's successor begins 15 months before his June 1997 retirement because it is time consuming, said Leone. She added that successful applicants are likely employed by other institutions who must have time to find replacements. Sloan said each committee member will screen applicants and submit 10 names for regents' consideration. Leone said ads will appear in The Chronicle for Higher Education and the Affirmative Action Registry until May 10.
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SPORTS
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The UCO wrestling team goes for fheir fifth straight Division championship this weekend.
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ENTERTAINMENT
The Vista's John Clanton makes his predictions for the 1995 Academy Awards.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
There's much more to St. Patrick's Day than beer and singing.
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